2023-2024 Tuition
The following tuition costs are calculated based on the expected time of completion of a full time LACM student for selected degree: Bachelor's Degree (3.5 years), Associate's Degree (1.5 years), Diploma (1 year) and Master's Degree (1.5 years).
Quarterly Rate
Number of Quarters
Total
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$8,550.00
4
$34,200.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$8,550.00
3
$25,650.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Third Year)
$8,550.00
3
$25,650.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Fourth Year)
$8,550.00
2
$17,100.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$8,550.00
4
$34,200.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$8,550.00
2
$17,100.00
Diploma; Performance, Production & Composition Majors (First Year)
$8,550.00
4
$34,200.00
Bridge to Success (Summer Program, ESL Pathway)
$6,995.00
1
$6,995.00
Master’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$8,550.00
4
$34,200.00
Master’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$8,550.00
2
$17,100.00
LACM Student’s tuition for full-time students taking classes between 12.00-20.00 credits is $8,550.00 per quarter.
If a student elects to take 0.00-11.99 credits (which is not considered full-time), the student will be billed $712.50 per credit taken. If a student elects to take 20.01+ credits, the student will also be billed $712.50 per credit added. If a student adds an Elective Private Lesson, this will not count as part of their regular tuition fees, and they will also be charged per credit.
Tuition includes all required classes, LACM classroom books, and materials. Note that electives are subject to additional fees; any applicable fees will be listed on the Quarterly Registration Form for the quarter in which the elective is being offered. Tuition is exclusive of student fees which are listed below.
2022-2023 Tuition
The following tuition costs are calculated based on the expected time of completion of a full time LACM student for selected degree: Bachelor's Degree (3.5 years), Associate's Degree (1.5 years), Diploma (1 year) and Master's Degree (1.5 years).
Quarterly Rate
Number of Quarters
Total
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$8,150.00
4
$32,600.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$8,150.00
3
$24,450.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Third Year)
$8,150.00
3
$24,450.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Fourth Year)
$8,150.00
2
$16,300.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$8,150.00
4
$32,600.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$8,150.00
2
$16,300.00
Diploma; Performance, Production & Composition Majors (First Year)
$8,150.00
4
$32,600.00
Bridge to Success (Summer Program, ESL Pathway)
$8,150.00
1
$8,150
Master’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$8,150.00
4
$32,600.00
Master’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$8,150.00
2
$16,300.00
LACM Student’s tuition for full-time students taking classes between 12.00-20.00 credits is $8,150.00 per quarter.
If a student elects to take 0.00-11.99 credits (which is not considered full-time), the student will be billed $679.17 per credit taken. If a student elects to take 20.01+ credits, the student will also be billed $679.17 per credit added. If a student adds an Elective Private Lesson, this will not count as part of their regular tuition fees, and they will also be charged per credit.
Tuition includes all required classes, LACM classroom books, and materials. Note that electives are subject to additional fees; any applicable fees will be listed on the Quarterly Registration Form for the quarter in which the elective is being offered. Tuition is exclusive of student fees which are listed below.
All Student Fees
Amount
Occurrence
Application Fee (Non-refundable)
$60
One Time
Enrollment Fee (Non-refundable)
$150
One Time
International Student Enrollment Fee (Non-refundable)
$335
One Time
Student Tuition Recovery Fund** (Non-refundable), Bachelor’s Degree
Student Tuition Recovery Fund** (Non-refundable), Associate’s Degree
Student Tuition Recovery Fund** (Non-refundable), Diploma
$280
$140
$92.50
One Time
One Time
One Time
Student Services Fee
The LACM provides multiple student activities per term in order to provide the opportunity for students to connect with each other outside of the classroom, and can include Wellness Workshops, Open Mic nights, Club activities and presentations, Game and Movie nights, dances, DJ nights, and more.
$200
Quarterly
Student Technology Fee
$200
Quarterly
Health Fee
$280
Quarterly
Transportation Fee
$200
Quarterly
Experiential Learning Fee
$300
Quarterly
Estimated Book Cost
General Education course books are not included in the LACM’s tuition price; therefore the student is responsible for purchasing their text books (i.e. Amazon, Half Price Books, etc).
$300
Quarterly
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Mandatory fees for each student are non-refundable.
**The STRF is a fund administered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) that relieves or mitigates economic loss suffered by a student while enrolled in a qualifying institution – generally, one that is approved or registered by the Bureau. At the time of his or her enrollment, the student must have been a California resident or enrolled in a California residency program, prepaid tuition, and suffered economic loss.
Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
More Info
LACM offers Merit Based Scholarships, Need-based grants & Federal Financial Aid for those that qualify.
LACM’s Office of Student Financial Services is here to assist all incoming and current students with their billing, invoicing, and student employment needs. Student Financial Services regularly works with other departments across campus to guide students through the enrollment and matriculation process.
Questions?
Tuition & Fees
LACM Billing Office
billing@lacm.edu
626.568.8850
Scholarships
LACM Admissions
admissions@lacm.edu
626.568.8850
Financial Aid & Grants
LACM Financial Aid Office
finaid@lacm.edu
626.568.8850